week three | mingle

[marriagebroker]

No outright changes this week either. Week three rolls around, braced for impact as ever. The estate is still intact, the contestants are still motivated, things are looking good.

Well, aside from the fact you all had a blackout this weekend. That wasn't so good.

Either way, when Monday rolls around, Wei Wuxian seems to be in a cheery mood as he greets everyone Monday morning.

"Everyone, come here, come here. I have an announcement!"

Better go see what that's about, huh?

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[irreversal]

[ She cracks an eye open at him, though he probably can't see from the way they're positioned. ]

Alright, then.

[ So she drops a throw pillow into his lap and then her head on top of that. Thanks, bud!! ]

[poans]

[He can't, which makes the sudden move all the more unexpected. Yi Sang stares down at Shoko in near disbelief . . . but ultimately decides to let her be in order to continue watching the movie as directed, keeping his hands out of her way.]

[irreversal]

[ Yeah, she's out like a light. But somehow, she does manage to rouse herself again just as the credits start rolling, blinking sleepily up at him, checking to see if he's crying—. ]

[poans]

[He is not; however, he's staring long and hard at the credits as if deep in thought, so much so that it takes a moment for him to notice that Shoko has shifted. He blinks down at her, his expression nearly vacant.]

Have you roused from your slumber?

[irreversal]

Yeah.

[ She reaches up and just pats him on the cheek. ]

You okay?

[poans]

[His eyes flit between the hand and Shoko's approximate direction.]

I am always okay.

[Such is his baseline.]

[irreversal]

[ His definition of 'okay' might be .... ]

...So, what did you think of the movie?

[poans]

It was not what I had expected.

[Talking animals and flying houses weren't on his mind when he was watching a couple grow old together. And . . . ]

You have seen the movie afore, Miss Shoko, have you not? What thoughts did you have then?

[irreversal]

Yeah. Well...

[ maybe she's still a little sleepy, or maybe she feels a little silly from having made Yi Sang watch this movie while she practically slept through all of it, but either way, she chuckles quietly, features relaxing into a smile. ]

...It's all about finding change in yourself and breaking down your walls, isn't it?

[poans]

[The sound and look both suit her. Knowing what he does, Shoko's shoulders often appear to be so burdened. A film that demonstrates change and freedom is therefore . . . ]

Truly, an ideal feature.

[irreversal]

[ Oh, good. He was able to grasp the meaning of the movie for himself, too. She pats his cheek again before letting her hand drop away. ]

Heh. You said your own name.

[poans]

[The comment elicits a stronger response, albeit inward, than the touch. It's rare for someone to humor him on this level, so he can't help himself.]

. . . Is that so odd?

[irreversal]

...You did it again!

[ She pulls on his cheek this time. ]

I almost want to say you're having fun like this.

[poans]

[Mrrm.]

I was merely posing an appropriate question to the reply. That is all.

[This phrase is also his name.]

[irreversal]

Nope, I'm choosing to believe you're having fun.

[ just let her have this... as her hand finally lets go of his face and she pulls herself upright and off his lap, stretching her arms. ]

Well, that was a pretty good nap, actually. Thanks for letting me use you as a pillow.